Module 6

Question 1

A statement made by a criminal suspect, usually prior to trial, that certain facts are true is known as a(n) _________.

Answer 1

• admission (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 2

After a suspect has been placed under arrest for a criminal offense and before questioning, the officer should advise the offender of __________.

Answer 2

• the type of offense being investigated (i.e., assault, battery, robbery, etc.)
• the level of the offense (i.e., felony or misdemeanor)
• whether or not formal charges have been or will be filed
• all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 3

The Miranda warning consists of which of the following?

Answer 3

• Anything that is said can be used against the suspect
• The right to an attorney and to have an attorney present during questioning
• If indigent, an attorney will be provided
• All of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 4

Ordinary traffic stops and Terry stops constitute “custody” for Miranda purposes.

Answer 4

• False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 5

In determining the voluntariness of a confession, statement, or admission, the court will review which of the following suspect factors?

Answer 5

• Age
• Intelligence
• Impairment
• All of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 6

If a suspect asks an interrogating officer whether or not he/she should have an attorney present, the officer should ________.

Answer 6

• advise the suspect that s/he alone must make that decision. (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 7

Once a suspect invokes his right to counsel, no questioning concerning the offense charged is permitted, whether the suspect is in custody or at liberty; however, the suspect may initiate questioning with police regarding the offense charged.

Answer 7

• True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 8

Officers questioning a minor (under 18 years of age) are only obligated to read the Miranda warning to the minor; they are not required to ask the minor whether or not the minor wants a lawyer or wants to talk to the officers.

Answer 8

• False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 9

The Miranda warning consists of which of the following?

Answer 9

• The right to remain silent (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 10

General on-the- scene questioning does require Miranda warnings.

Answer 10

• False (Correct Answer)

Question 11

Generally only voluntary confessions, admissions, or other statements are admissible in court.

Answer 11

• True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 12

A recounting of a suspect’s or witness’ knowledge of a criminal matter is known as a(n) _________.

Answer 12

• statement (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 13

After a suspect has been placed under arrest for a criminal offense and before questioning, the officer should advise the offender of the type of offense being investigated (i.e., assault, battery, robbery, etc.), the level of the offense (i.e., felony or misdemeanor), and whether or not formal charges have been or will be filed.

Answer 13

• True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 14

If an officer is interrogating a suspect and the suspect requests an attorney, the officer should ________.

Answer 14

• persuade the suspect to continue answering questions until an attorney arrives
• transport the suspect to another location, as the suspect must make an additional request at a different location
• ignore the request, as most suspects will not have an attorney
• none of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 15

A suspect’s Sixth Amendment right to counsel applies only to offenses with which the defendant has not been formally charged.

Answer 15

• False (Correct Answer)

Question 16

A statement by which a suspect acknowledges his or her guilt in the commission of a crime.

Answer 16

confession (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 17

After a suspect has been placed under arrest for a criminal offense pursuant to an arrest warrant, the officer is only required to advise the offender of the type of offense being investigated (i.e., assault, battery, robbery, etc.)

Answer 17

False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 18

A suspect’s Sixth Amendment right to counsel applies to offenses with which the defendant is formally charged.

Answer 18

True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 19

If an officer is interrogating a suspect who is in custody and the suspect requests an attorney, the officer should _____________ .

Answer 19

terminate questioning (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 20

The Miranda warning consists of which of the following?

Answer 20

• The right to remain silent
• Anything that is said can be used against the suspect
• The right to stop answering questions at any time
• All of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 21

Officers questioning a minor (under 18 years of age) are obligated to read the Miranda warning to the minor; and ask “do you want _______________.

Answer 21

• to talk to a lawyer and the officers (Correct Answer)

Question 22

An officer must advise a suspect of the Miranda warning only when the suspect has been formally arrested or incarcerated and will be questioned by an officer.

Answer 22

• False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 23

____________ are often not used to determine whether the suspect understood the Miranda warning.

Answer 23

• Developmental disabilities of the suspect
• Age of the suspect
• Impairment of the suspect
• None of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

Question 24

In determining the voluntariness of a confession, statement, or admission, the court will review which of the following suspect factors?

Answer 24

• Age (Correct Answer)